תורת החלומות DREAM THEORIES AND SCIENCE OF DREAMING
editor Dr. Raz even / razeven.dreams-at-gmail.com/ lucid dreams / neuropsychoanalysis of dreaming / parasomnias / consciousness in dreams /
From an art theory perspective, lucid dreaming can be seen as a form of ultimate creative expression, where the dreamer, aware they are dreaming, becomes both artist and audience to the unfolding narrative of their dream. This aligns with the concept of the “artist’s mind” as a space of limitless potential, where imagination is unbounded…
Understanding Nightmares: Insights from Science and Psychoanalysis Nightmares vs. Nocturnal Panic Attacks Unlike nocturnal panic attacks, which typically occur in the first half of the night during non-REM sleep, nightmares predominantly arise during REM sleep, a phase marked by rapid eye movements and vivid dreaming. As REM sleep periods lengthen towards morning, nightmares become more…
I have attempted to summarize the key aspects of narcolepsy, as this information may offer valuable insights into various states of double consciousness When a dream bursts into reality: what can be learned from this double consciousness state? Narcolepsy is a disease characterized by unexpected bursts of sleep in the middle of the day and…
very interesting findings that aphasia patients mantain ability to speak in their dreams.In a recent Aphasia Cafe discussion, this topic emerged regarding patients with aphasia and their dream experiences. One participant shared that, despite his aphasia during wakefulness, he found himself able to speak effortlessly in dreams. This revelation prompted The National Aphasia Association to…
In the article “Neuropsychoanalytic Findings in a Patient with Bilateral Lesions of the Amygdala” by Gerald Wiest & Elisabeth Brainin, ( Neuropsychoanalysis An Interdisciplinary Journal for Psychoanalysis and the Neurosciences Volume 12, 2010) – dreaming is discussed in the context of a patient with selective bilateral lesions of the amygdala undergoing psychoanalytic therapy.The patient’s dreaming…
Mark Solms, in his book “The Neuropsychology of Dreams,”discusses the syndromes of cessation of dreaming, particularly focusing on Charcot-Wilbrand Syndrome (CWS).He differentiates between the frontal versus posterior brain lesions, with a detailed analysis of CWS. This neurological condition often results from damage to brain areas like the occipital cortex and medial temporal lobe, is typically…